These are…interesting! You have to leave them on for 30 min, so I haven’t had an opportunity to try them yet. They’re supposed to increase circulation and deliver deep hydration, which should diminish wrinkles and puffiness.

This sample was soo tiny. I was pretty disappointed in the sample size because most mascara samples usually last me a week or two. This mascara wasn’t for me though – it did make my lashes super dark, but didn’t give me the volume and length I look for in mascara.

Verdict: I received about $20 worth of product in the December Birchbox. I’m not in love with every item, but definitely excited to try the shampoo and the Frownies. Were you happy with your Birchbox this month?

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December was my first Birchbox box and I was so disappointed. I had heard all these great things and my box was a total dud. I received the small Juicy Couture sample, the Clarifying shampoo from Number 4, a small bubble card sample of 29 Preserves skin care collection (barely enough for one application), a very tiny sample of Mary-Lou Manizer by the Balm cosmetics ( a highlighter), and as my ” Lifestyle extra” I received a small Tweezerman nail file. Does the $50 off the “Rent the Runway” coupon really count as part of it? I would never in a million years use it. I feel like the box was full of cardboard cards and nothing else. If next month sucks as bad I am done with Birchbox.

My box was also totally different. I got a full size Model Co lip gloss in mine (coincidentally in the same color that Glossybox just sent me, but oh well, one for the bathroom and one for the purse!).

My Birchbox was totally different as well! I’m glad they mix them up because I like to peak at other blogs and videos on YouTube to see what people got in their boxes before I get mine! I just can’t wait that long! 😛

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